Won't Start and Lost Electric Start Cord

I adopted the Toro S620 Electric Start Snow Blower. It's been regularly maintenanced by the prior owner (family). I can't get it to start and don't have the electric start cord available. When I pull the cord it sounds like it's just about to turn over and start the engine but never gets there. Is it a spark plug? How can I fix myself? Thanks!

Hi Patti, If you can not pull the cord more that what you said, try removing the spark plug and see if that makes a difference, if not, leave the spark plug out to prevent accidental starting, raise up the front of the mower and see if you can turn the blade if not...it only gets worse from there. If you can't turn the blade from under the mower, the engine is more that likely seized up, sorry

It sounds like the starter drive may be jammed. It should not be engaged unless you are using the starter motor. Take the spark plug wire off, put on heavy leather gloves, and try turning the blade by hand to dislodge the starter drive. If it does dislodge, plug the spark plug wire back up and try the pull start again.

you'll need to pull the starter. It sound like your Bendick's is bad. that's the upper gear drive assay. the only other res ion would be, low power to the starter, and not receiving an acquit amount of amp to reach the rpm's it needs. good luck

I believe your carburetor needs to be rebuilt or replaced. The carb has thin rubber diaphragms that meter in the fuel to combustion chamber. If the diaphragms get hard (from gas sitting in carburetor for extended time or from hot weather) they won't allow enough fuel in to keep up with the demand. if you need parts email desertairrepair@aol.com.

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The main jet of your carb is clogged and you need to open carb and clear the obstruction - spray carb cleaner on the bolt that holds the gas container to bottom of carb - also spray all the innards along with any tube that protrudes into the gas can.

Then using air compressor blow the sucker out and reassemble. That should do it.

Well, There is nothing like a good repair shop to take care of a
problem. I would recommend looking at the diagrams at a site like
www.arcolawn.com and consider the carburetor rebuild kit fuel line and the primer. Inspect the parts on the machine and order replacments right at
the web site.
Good luck

The carburetor bowl needs to be taken off and most likely the float and needle need replacing. When you prime the carb, this is shooting gas straight to the carb instead of traveling though the jets. This is a very easy task, but I know if you're using a snow blower you need it quick. The kit is about $5 and be sure to take your machines info with you.

No spark, lets start with the easiest, sure the plug is good? Not wet? With a clean dry plug still no spark, disconnect the kill switch, eigther at the ignition unit or at the switch itself (on the handle). If still no spark the ignition unit is bad. These are solid state they work or they don't. Hope this helps.